Energy Efficiency for Multifamily Properties
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) Multifamily Energy Efficiency and Housing Affordability (MEEHA) programs promote energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reductions, and clean energy use in affordable multifamily rental housing developments. Through one application and funding process, eligible properties can gain access to funds for energy efficiency and electrification upgrades, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems , and electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
Funding process overview
Applications are accepted on an on-going basis and evaluated based on readiness to proceed, energy savings, and reduction of greenhouse gases. The funding process consists of the following steps:
- Owner submits application and application documents
- Owner commissions a Qualified Energy Professional to:
- Complete an energy audit for rehabilitation projects, or
- Complete an energy certification review for new construction projects
- Qualified Energy Professional submits Funding Request to DHCD on behalf of the project owner
- DHCD reviews and finalizes the Funding Request
- DHCD creates a funding agreement (grant or loan agreement) to be executed
- Project installs the funded energy efficiency or greenhouse gas reduction measures
- DHCD releases funding after equipment has been installed and inspected
- Project enters the affordability period after construction is completed
Application submission
- Submit MEEHA Application - DOCX - 52.59 KB to: [email protected], or
- If also applying for DHCD's Rental Lending programs, submit the 202 application form.
- Qualified Energy Professionals - PDF - 226.68 KB can help guide projects through the funding process including filling out and submitting applications and application documents.
Available energy efficiency programs
Our team will help you identify all applicable programs for your project. To learn more about the individual requirements for each funding source, please visit the program pages:
Available energy efficiency programs
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MEEHA EmPOWER Program
Funding for affordable multifamily properties to make energy efficiency and conservation upgrades. -
Multifamily Electrification Program
Funds affordable multifamily properties to help reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by replacing fossil fuel equipment with electric. -
Multifamily Solar Program
Funding to assist Affordable multifamily properties with the purchase and installation of solar photovoltaic systems. -
Multifamily Electric Vehicle Charger
Funding for affordable multifamily properties to purchase and install electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment.
Energy professionals
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is committed to supporting a robust energy workforce that supports the state's energy efficiency goals through various programs for energy efficiency professionals.
Maryland BEPS Affordable Housing Roadmap
The Maryland BEPS Affordable Housing Roadmap offers a streamlined, predictable compliance process for eligible LIHTC and NOAH building owners by replacing annual Alternative Compliance Payment (ACP) requests with a structured, multiyear queue.
By opting in via the MEEHA application, owners are assigned to one of two tracks based on their readiness and recapitalization timelines: Track A for those ready for immediate energy upgrades, and Track B for those needing longer-term planning. Owners on Track B can receive automatic ACP reductions while on a prioritized waitlist.
This initiative simplifies the compliance pathway by providing a "one-stop shop" through the Department of Housing & Community Development for funding and technical assistance, requiring only that participants continue to meet standard building benchmarking and reporting obligations.
To find out more or apply to the MEEHA program, please email us.
Contact information
Email: [email protected]
